Krebs on Security

APRIL 7, 2022

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) says it has disrupted a giant botnet built and operated by a Russian government intelligence unit known for launching destructive cyberattacks against energy infrastructure in the United States and Ukraine. energy facilities. Separately, law enforcement agencies in the U.S. Dragonfly 2.0,

Marketing 256

Marketing Energy and Utilities Malware Ransomware 256

IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Electric vehicles have become the hottest item in the market and sales are growing year after year. Two goods have emerged as the most popular: cryptocurrencies and electric vehicles. According to a forecast by the International Energy Agency (IEA), electric car sales are expected to reach an all-time high in 2022.

Energy and Utilities 115

Energy and Utilities Accountability Risk Advertising 115

eSecurity Planet

JULY 28, 2021

Since blockchain’s arrival, cryptocurrency has framed the technology as permissionless, or a public blockchain. For advantages, private blockchains are more scalable and energy-efficient with suggested use cases of banking and supply chain management. The Intersection of Cryptocurrency and Cybersecurity. Chronicled.

Cybersecurity 135

Cybersecurity Cryptocurrency Technology Energy and Utilities 135

Webroot

MARCH 4, 2024

Financial institutions assess investment risks, adapting to market dynamics. Energy efficiency Smart grids balance energy supply and demand, minimizing wastage. Renewable energy sources integrate seamlessly into the grid. Example: Smart meter: “Solar panels are generating excess energy. Let’s implement it.”

Energy and Utilities 84

Energy and Utilities Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing Banking 84

SecureList

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The economic downturn (caused by energy prices, inflation, sanctions, etc.) In 2023, we might see a slight decline in ransomware attacks, reflecting the slowdown of the cryptocurrency markets. Security issues keep plaguing IoT devices dominating the market today. Some may even perceive this as their patriotic duty.

Cybersecurity 128

Cybersecurity Cyber Insurance Cybercrime IoT 128

SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

These sites referenced public figures and humanitarian groups, offering to accept cash in cryptocurrency, something that should have raised a red flag in itself. By getting the user’s secret phrase, cybercriminals could get access to their cryptocurrency balance. Payout notices could arrive by mail, email, or as a text message.

Phishing 96

Phishing Scams Accountability Energy and Utilities 96

SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

APT targeting turns toward satellite technologies, producers and operators The only known case of an attack utilizing satellite technologies that happened in recent years was the KA-SAT network hack of 2022. The next WannaCry Fortunately for us, a new cyber epidemic did not happen. Verdict: prediction not fulfilled ❌ 4.

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Hacking Energy and Utilities Media Malware 109